referieren
speak · give · give a talk
The German word "referieren" is a verb that means "to refer" or "to report". It typically involves presenting or summarizing information on a particular topic, often in an academic or formal context. The word is derived from the Latin "referre", which means "to carry back." Similar words in German include "berichten" (to report), "informieren" (to inform), and "jetztigen" (to present).
While "referieren" often implies an organized presentation or formal reporting, "berichten" can be more general and used for any form of reporting, and "informieren" refers to simply providing information without the specific connotations of presentation or summary.
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Examples
Er wird morgen über das Thema referieren.verb
He will speak on the topic tomorrow.
Er referiert vor der gesamten Klasse.verb
He gives a presentation in front of the entire class.
Gestern hat sie ausführlich über Klimaschutz referiert.verb
Yesterday she gave a detailed talk on climate protection.
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